Dodgers Fuel NL Title Hopes With Road Win Over Pirates
Dodgers seize control of the series after a 5-2 win in Pittsburgh. Jim Wynn and Ron Cey fueled the offense with key hits including a homer and four-hit effort by Cey. Willie Crawford delivered a pinch-hit RBI, while Mike Marshall closed the final two innings. Pirates face Bruce Kison back Tuesday as Doug Rau starts for Los Angeles.
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A’s Even Series Behind Holtzman in AL Playoffs
Oakland tops Baltimore 5-0 as Ken Holtzman allows five hits and two unearned runs, matching the series 1-1. Sal Bando drives in four on a home run and an early error by Orioles, while Ray Fosse adds a two-bagger and a three-run homer.
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Bowl Picture Confused By Continuing Upsets
AP Sports Writer notes a season of college football upsets reshapes bowl pictures as teams like North Carolina State Alabama Arizona Auburn Florida Michigan Ohio State tumble from perfect records. Oklahoma lies on probation. Ohio State must play Michigan. The SEC mixups and one loss leaders complicate Sugar Bowl and national championship chances amid scattered ranked wins and losses across major programs.
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Football Scoreboard From Mexico MO Ledger
The score roundup lists college games with Colorado defeating Air Force 78 to 27 and several others including Michigan 27 Stanford 16, Southern Cal 41 Iowa 4, UCLA 77, Lincoln 20, and Central Missouri 13. NFL results show Buffalo 62 Miami 21-0 and Dallas 4-3-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.
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Badgers Dominant Win Over Missouri in 59-20 Affair
Wisconsin pounded Missouri 59-20 as Bill Marek and Larry Canada each scored twice. Marek rushed 81 yards for a TD and finished with 123 yards on 13 carries, powering the Badgers to a 35-7 halftime lead and a school-record margin since 1961. Missouri moved late with a 95-yard drive and a TD by Tony Galbreath, ending the night with a 2-2 mark.
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Spirits Defeat Sounds For First Preseason Win
Defense keys 106-96 victory as Bob MacKinnon praises effort under the boards. Marvin Barnes leads Spirits with 10 points while Freddie Lewis scores 24 for Memphis, now 0-4 in preseason.
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Cards Force 49ers To Junk Plans
The St Louis Cardinals crushed the San Francisco 49ers 34-9 as Joe Reed struggled at quarterback. Dennis Morrison, a Kansas State rookie, may start Monday vs the Detroit Lions if healthy, with Tom Owen the fallback. Jim Hart connected on three TD passes, Mel Gray returned two kicks for scores, and Lance Alworth despite Reed’s miscues preserved the Cards’ unbeaten run. GOLF: Al Geiberger wins Sahara Invitational with a final 69 for a three stroke margin in Las Vegas.
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How to react in an emergency on the road
Guide to emergency braking and safe driving includes pumping brakes to build pressure shifting to a lower gear steering toward a safe area and using a handbrake on downhill grades. Also promotes Monroe shock absorbers from CENTRAL MOTOR PARTS and suggests carrying a fire extinguisher or blanket in the car.
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Broncos Break Chiefs Jinx with Road Victory in KC
Denver as cornerback Calvin Jones and backup QB Steve Ramsey spur a fourth quarter rally to upset Kansas City 17 14. Jon Keyworth adds two rushing scores as coach John Ralston praises resilience after a sluggish first half. Willie Ellison and Bobby Bell pace the Chiefs early but fail to sustain offense.
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Unbeaten NFL clubs win at different times
Vikings edge Cowboys 23 21 as Fred Cox boots a late field goal with one second left to preserve Minnesota unbeaten status. Cardinals rally past 49ers 34 9 with Hart connecting on 57 and 59 yard scoring plays. Patriots crush Colts 42 3 to stay perfect, Plunkett connecting on a 69 yard score to Rucker early.
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Soviets Sweep Canada Russia Series With Edge Over WHA
The Soviet union captured the eight game series by going 4-1-3 with a 3-2 win and 4-4 tie over the Weekend. They dominated the WHA all-stars and kept up their aggressive play in the final contest, securing clear superiority overall.
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